WHAT THE BROKER SAYS: “This has been an enormous challenge. $2,400—that’s basically a studio! Even if you have a higher budget, you’ll still have to compromise.”

WHAT THE CLIENTS LIKED:Christine: “This is a little larger than what we have now. Ours is pretty bright—it’s got east and west exposures—but this
seems like it has light from all sides. I notice when there are shortcomings in apartments they say it’s European. We have
a European bathtub; this has
a real tub. The kitchen is lovely—
I can’t get over the size of the
sink! But where’s the dishwasher?”

WHAT THEY DIDN’T:Christine: “Going from a two-bedroom to a one-bedroom and putting up a wall feels like college again. The co-op interview sounds nerve-racking. The concept of living with people whom you need approval from
is strange. But it could be
good practice, since we do want to buy a co-op someday.”